How to Study in the UK as a Filipino Student! (may apply to other countries)

Hello! My name is Keith Avila, born and raised in the Philippines.
I have always wanted to try vlogging, and realized now should be the best time since I'm gonna be studying abroad!
Anyways, welcome to my first video!
I made this to help students who are overwhelmed and confused with the process of studying in the UK. Trust me. I know how it feels. So hopefully this guide video helps you a lot, and I get to see you in the UK someday!!
P.S. The process may be similar to other countries so keep watching!
The organizations mentioned in the video are global.
Links:
UCAS:
www.ucas.com/
IELTS in IDP Philippines:
www.idp.com/philippines/ielts...
GOV.UK Student Visa:
www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply
VFS website (in case you are not redirected by GOV.UK):
visa.vfsglobal.com/phl/en/gbr/
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - 1st step: Research different universities and courses in the UK
01:50 - 2nd step: Applying on UCAS
03:04 - 3rd step: Making your application on UCAS
06:11 - 4th step: Checking your emails everyday
07:08 - 5th step: Taking the IELTS english test
09:33 - 6th step: Visa application requirements
12:32 - 7th step: Applying on GOV.UK
13:12 - 8th step: Going to VFS
14:20 - 9th step: Waiting for visa results
15:07 - Expenses breakdown

[@keithavs8064]

Summary: Step 1 - Do your research on different universities and courses in the UK Step 2 - Apply on UCAS Step 3 - Making your application on UCAS Step 4 - Checking your emails everyday Step 5 - Taking the IELTS english test Step 6 - Visa application requirements Step 7 - Applying on GOV.UK Step 8 - Going to VFS Global Step 9 - Waiting for your visa result Additional Step 10 - Celebrate your going away party to the UK since this video helped a lot 😎

[@lmbr7787]

Hi Keith, Thank you for this video, gusto ko sana pag aralin ang anak ko sa uk, kakagraduate nya lang ng Grade 12, anong equivalent ng grade 12 graduate sa UK? If alam na yung location ng university na gusto pasukan, need parin ba appy sa ucas?

[@cecea.8339]

Super helpful ng detailed breakdown of the process. ❤

[@raniablah9745]

This has been so helpful talaga! Thank you Keith

[@josephineellaga6117]

Very helpful especially para sa mga aspiring students who dreams to study abroad 💛

[@maemaerets]

i plan on studying in the US and this is still actually super helpful esp the IELTS part! thank you keith hehe

[@gerryavila607]

Very detailed & informative!

[@oxoelfoxo]

The nature of the video is informational but even better, the content is informative :-)

[@Anthony.DeGala]

I THINK SLAYED!!! tbh!!

[@jillitortorres6249]

Super helpful!

[@itsmeliamshotz6133]

Lezgooo man!

[@raphaelcarlogono1768]

I want to study in harvard for post grad architecture, this is super inspiring!! Thank you!

[@user-dg7qz5qp9s]

Thank you for sharing Sir

[@cj2043]

grabe vibes pareeee

[@cj2043]

kinda leng innit btw?

[@katya_mironenko]

Thank you for so nice video❤️I wanted go exactly to UAL. Now I don’t wanna😂so many steps

[@cocococo-lt1os]

interesting..

[@CiaraGan]

sending in my application NOW

[@yourquietspace]

Hi! The video is very informative. Thanks for sharing. What about the IHS? Did you have to pay for it as well? And did you have to pay the school fees outright or pwede installment? TIA!

[@keithavs8064]

Yes you would have to pay for the IHS, depending on the visa type. For student visas, then you will. Regarding school fees, I had to pay a deposit amount in order to secure my spot! But this would depend on your univ of course 😊 but advisable din po to pay the full tuition agad to avoid complications sa visa application. I hope this answers your question!

[@akomaarte1238]

Hello sir, pano naman if gusto mag aral while working? Thanks!

[@analyngallardo9036]

hi Keith, i am already here in UK and have bachelor degree and then currently working in NHS as nursing assistant and my employer asking me to take English and math but I have a degree already so they want me to apply in naric but not really sure if naric will give my equivalent thank u

[@ljbaldemor2899]

Hello Keith! Permission to ask, hoping for feedback. Regarding po sa pag process ng academic documents. Necessarily po ba ipa CAV or Certificate of Authentication and Verification? Thank you.

[@rujilynbaldemor8190]

Hello, is it necessarily to red ribbon or authenticate the documents like TOR and Diploma to the DFA? Pls reply po.

[@ivyjoanne2021]

Hello! I have question how can you apply for your permanent residency after you completed your studies? In applying for permanent residency in UK do you need IELTS and a skilled work as well? Thanks.

[@maryannuri7180]

sir hello new subscriber here

[@patrickaceaquino1574]

Hi keith, Can I ask if I am still eligible to study in the UK without having any Master's Degree or without experience in studying abroad prior to UK? Thank you in advance!

[@RR-bm5dq]

I have a situation. Would be grateful if you could help me out. I have been living in UK for 4 years now and want to apply for Uni. However the subject i want to study is different from that of what I studied back in my country. Can I still apply through UCAS and do I need do IELTS? Your help would be much appreciated

[@mella1136]

hello! ik this would probably differ per university/course but since you already had a record of undergraduate studies beforehand, did you still need to take a foundation year or were you diretso na to year 1? thank you!

[@keithavs8064]

Hello! I have to take a short course/foundation before going directly to 1st year of an undergrad degree in my current univ. Since I'm aiming for a top fashion school, they recommended this because my previous record of studies were still lacking to their standard. Although there were other univs that accepted me for a degree right away! 🙂

[@zallialorenzo4238]

Hi! Thanks for the info you shared. Ca you work parttime while you study there? Thank you.

[@keithavs8064]

Hello! So sorry for responding late. If you are on a student visa, you have a maximum amount of hours for part time work as a student per week that you are not allowed to exceed. This regulation may change tho! Hope this helps :)

[@IdaLouise]

Super Helpful po. I just want to ask din, Can you work also if youre an international student in UK? Or purely studies lng po tlga di pwede mag work? Thanks

[@keithavs8064]

Hello! For a students visa, you can still work but only for a certain amount of hours per week :)

[@lyrasophiarivera6226]

hi! i just wanna ask how much show money that is needed if it’s outside london? hoping you could still answer my question even after a year you uploaded this vid.

[@mamisol96]

Hi, Keith! I'm yer new subscriber. May I know, kung may universities na nag-aaccept ng HS Graduate under old curriculum sa UK, & 2, kung pwede isama dito ang dependent and common-law-partner as open work permit visa holder? Thank you. 😇

[@lmbr7787]

Do you need to Apostille the form 137 and diploma?

[@catherinemedalla8775]

Hi! How early did you go to the UK on a student visa?

[@yelenataylor5554]

Hi! Im a college graduate and planning to study in UK, can i still apply for undergrade or take the post graduate program? Thank youu

[@unsannahigala-uc3tw]

Hi Keith, just wanna ask kasi nabasa ko dapat may savings kang £1,332 per month for 9 months when applying for the visa. iba pa ba yung babayarang tuition sa university? Also, can u give us an idea kung paano ung terms of payment sa tuition fee. were u required to pay half or full before magstart ung class?

[@keithavs8064]

Hello! I'm not sure about what youre asking. But all you need to know is that the monthly bank statements have to show that you/your sponsor are capable of funding your education. Dapat maassure sila na kakayanin mo magbayad ng tuition, living costs, school materials, etc. Regarding tuition, it depends sa school. My school required a deposit of a partial amount of the tuition in order to secure my position under the course. Afterwards, I'll have a pending amount for the full tuition fee. Although it is advisable to pay it fully right away to avoid problems with visa application. I hope this answers your question po! 😊

[@kevinaguilar5482]

for the algo

[@NeilDD_]

sa IELTS po ano po yung standard band score na hinahanap sa UK?

[@Maria__103]

What about scholarships how can i apply to them?

[@ljbaldemor2899]

Hello po, permission to ask about referee section in UCAS. After sending request to the referee, what sample ideas po regarding sa ibibigay na link ng Admission Office to the referee? Is there a link that contains lot of objective questions or will the referee needs to write a testimonial like with standard count characters to follow? Hope this will answer my query po. Thank you! Ps. Your content is very detailed and helpful like some of us interested to apply in UK university. ❤

[@keithavs8064]

Hello! The referee will need to write a testimonial about the candidate (you). From what I know, the link sent to the referee should contain all the details they'll need to know to write a reference po for you including a video guide on how to write it. I hope this answers your question! 😊

[@ljbaldemor2899]

@@keithavs8064 additionally po, regarding mode of payment after ma complete ang application in Ucas. How do i pay po? Thru bank to bank basis from the Philippines or is it okay na yung sponsor yung mag pa-pay from UK? 😊

[@noviedianerates381]

Hi po paano po pag undgraduuate po? Pwde po ba mag apply student visa? Thank youuu😊

[@elaiiivlogzofficial1430]

Hello! I have a lot of questions po im on a different visa po kasi where can i sent u a private message!? 😊😊

[@jericodelamines1647]

Hi po kuya keith I watched the whole vid and I’m wondering about the expenses “24000 plus” nasa pilipinas ka po ba niyan nung nag aasikaso ka papuntang uk para mag aral? And may agency ka po ba na tumulong sayo or ikaw lang po yung naglakad ng mga requirements mo? At tsaka how much po yung binayaran niyong tuition fee sa pinasukan niyo pong school? Btw kuya napakainformative po ng vids na to sobrang thankful na napanood ko to gustong gusto ko kasing magaral diyan e and I already subscribed on your channel

[@keithavs8064]

Hi Jerico! Super glad you found the video useful! And thank you so much sa support 😁 regarding your question, nasa Pilipinas ako nung nagasikaso ako for the UK. For requirements when applying sa university sa UK, I did it on my own. But for VISA, like I mentioned sa vid, it was IDP Manila. I recommend you take your english test there kasi pagkatapos mo itake yun, may counselor na tutulong sayo regarding the requirements for visa! Regarding the tuition, depending on the university its around £3-5k if youre paying per semester. In pesos thats around Php 200k +. But ofc iba iba tuition ng mga universities, courses, and type of study (undergraduate, masters, etc) and if you apply for scholarship. Hopefully that answers your question and if may tanong ka pa, you can always message me on my other social media platforms 🖤

[@jericodelamines1647]

Hi po kuya keith thank you po talaga sa info haysss you are blessing with us na gustong magaral sa ibang bansa sobrang thank you po nakakataba ng puso kapag kapwa mo pilipino hinahatak ka pataas keep safe po palagi diyan and thank you po talaga sa infos sobrang nasagot po lahat ng katanungan ko more content na aabangan pa po sayo❤️

[@everywhereandeverything2303]

Is this applicable for grade 9 student here in Philippines. My daughter planning to continue her grade 10 school at UK.

[@keithavs8064]

This was based on my experience applying for an undergraduate degree for college. Although I believe it is similar for those who are applying for highschool :)

[@vanchjoveres]

😊😊😊Hello po ask ko lang po if allowed mag work ang student sa UK

[@kaithtabaquero]

Hi Keith, this is informational. I’ve got an offer letter already!🥹 The uni’s asking for a partial payment and still need to take an english test. Are you currently working there while studying? Aside from your sponsors who paid the partial payment of your tuition fee, could you give us an idea about your daily expenses, if you have work there, etc.? 🙏🏻 Cheers!

[@geraldinesmith8798]

philippine bank ang gamit mo sa pagbayad?

[@junharolddagodog6316]

Is this applicable for magtatake ng MBA kase sabe di daw equivalent degree ko sa uk as bachelor😢

[@keithavs8064]

I'm not quite sure because this is only based on applying for an undergraduate degree. But I believe UCAS is also used for masters/further educ 😁. What do you mean by your degree is not equivalent to bachelor?

[@maryannuri7180]

ask ko lang ilamg months po once nag apply as student visa in UK

[@keithavs8064]

After applying po I waited for around 1-2 monhs for the result :)

[@andreybonanza3005]

Do you think the same applies for NZ??

[@keithavs8064]

All the steps are the same except for applying on UCAS!

[@ROMA-ss1xn]

How much the tuition fees?

[@herthapabalate4377]

How about po ung education page?how do you convert grades po

[@keithavs8064]

You either select Philippine high school diploma or other non EU po. Then you encode your grades per subject and the date you received that grade. So for example: When i encoded philippine high school diploma for education, qualification date would be when you graduated; result would be if you graduated with honors etc; module/unit is the name of the subject (geometry, earth science, etc, how its labeled in yor highschool report card); qualification date is when you finished the subject; and result would be the grade you received itself. Then just add more modules/units to encode the other highschool subjects you took. Same system applies for encoding short classes/courses you took after highschool but you would select "other non eu". Hope this answers your question! 😊

[@herthapabalate4377]

Hi good morning po .since graduate po ako ng uni sa pinas i should only put the GPA? Tama po ba thank you po ng madami if may insta kau na pwede ko ma message privately sana ma help nyo po ako im trying to apply for this September class.

[@keithavs8064]

@@herthapabalate4377 If you're a graudate from a university I believe there is an undergraduate qualification you can find. Although if none, you can still input it under the non EU. You have to input all the subjects you took under your course and the grades you received under the module/unit. You can message me on instagram @keith_avs! We can go into detail po with your concern than way 😁

[@herthapabalate4377]

Thank you!

[@herthapabalate4377]

May school ba na hndi nag aaccept ng international students?

[@steffanyulanday9865]

how about sa education ?paano ung equivalent nun from ph to uk?

[@keithavs8064]

For education, depending on what you want to input you could either select: - Philippine High school diploma Or - other non EU Hope this helps 😊

[@JonathanMartinPH]

quick question, totoo ba na pag nag graduate ka na sa UK Uni, hindi ka pwedeng mag apply ng job sa UK? Kailangan mo daw umuwi ng pinas? Unlike Finland, Canada, after mong mag work, you will be given 2 years extra to find job in the country? Is this true?

[@keithavs8064]

Hello! according to the UK British Council, "International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or master's degree can apply to stay in the UK for up to two years after their studies. PhD graduates can apply to stay for up to three years." Hope this helps!

[@JonathanMartinPH]

@@keithavs8064 thank you.

[@glennsorianovlogs8992]

How much po binayaran mo sa University?

[@keithavs8064]

For tuition po ba? For tuition po I paid an estimate of 3-4k GBP per sem :)

[@user-ez3tm6pq8r]

Hello are you allowed to work?

[@aprilsarza8997]

Hi! How did you put the grades in education section?

[@loycejoanealcaraz7036]

What agency

[@keithavs8064]

IELTS philippines po for english requirements and student visa application support 😊